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Where is the High Line?
In New York. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the original meat-packing district of Manhattan to the neighborhood of Chelsea in the North.
What type of place is the High Line?
It's a place where the New Yorkers can escape the noise of the city and enjoy some peace and quiet.
When was the High Line built?
It was built in 1847.
What was it iniatilly used for?
to transport meat, milk and other goods / products.
What were some of the disadvantages of the High Line when it was first built?
It was dangerous; it had to be guarded by men on horseback; there were many accidents.
What happened in the early 1960s that affected the High Line?
Highways became popular so the High Line was no longer needed. Halk of it was demolished and the other abandoned.
How long was the High Line abandoned for?
for 20 years
When was the High Line developed into a green space?
in 1999 when the group Friends of the Highline decided to make into a public space.
How has the development of the High Line area affected the New York economy?
The authorities estimate that the development of the High Line has generated 2 billion for the city. There are many new bussineses close to the High Line. It's one of New York's most popular tourist destinations. Other cities are developing abandoned structures.